Congress Defends Masked ICE Agent Amid SUV-Adjacent Gunfire Drama

KEY POINTS

•On January 7, 2026, a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis was fatally shot by an ICE officer after her vehicle came close to federal agents.
•Republicans Tom Emmer and Lisa McClain publicly defended ICE, praising agents’ bravery as DHS backed the self-defense claim.
•Democrats, including Ilhan Omar and Hakeem Jeffries, called for criminal investigations and criticized ICE's role in Minneapolis chaos.

On January 7, 2026, Minneapolis became a low-budget action scene when a 37-year-old woman in a dark-colored SUV allegedly caused an ICE agent to throw lead because she dared to inch near federal agents. DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin diplomatically praised the officer’s 'defensive shots,' while Mayor Jacob Frey called that narrative 'bullshit' after watching the mystery video where someone yelled 'Hey!' just before gunfire. Republicans including Majority Whip Tom Emmer and House GOP’s Lisa McClain rushed to bless our 'brave ICE agents,' while Democrats like Rep. Ilhan Omar demanded criminal probes, accusing ICE of spicing Minneapolis with chaos. Meanwhile, the House GOP's X account begged for reposts in support. America, brought to you by SUVs driving close and lawmakers firing words.

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Watching a woman drive near ICE agents somehow sparked a Capitol Hill showdown bigger than the Super Bowl halftime—protection prayers vs. full investigations. Meanwhile, the SUV’s just trying to live its best life.

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